2. Getting Connected
Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie Drive powered on and connected to your computer. Click on
a step to get started!
2.1. Connect the USB 2.0 Cable to Your LaCie Drive and to Your Computer
Once you’ve gotten the drive connected to your computer, move on to section
3. Using Your LaCie Drive
for important information on how to format and utilize your drive.
Tech Note:
*The LaCie Hard Drive does not require a power supply for computers equipped with a standard bus-
powered USB port. Some USB hubs or boards are not powered;
i
f your computer’s USB hub or bus does not provide
the necessary power to operate your drive, use one of the optional power sharing cables to turn on your drive. See
section
2.2 Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cables
for instructions.
Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users!
Mac OS 9.x Users!
Before following the rest of the installation steps, first install this important software to help you configure and manage your
LaCie drive.
• Windows 98 SE and Windows Me Users, click
here
• Mac OS 9.x Users, click
here
Getting Connected
page 6
LaCie Mobile Hard Drive
User’s Manual - USB 2.0
